Chris’s Favourite Hotels in Europe and the Rest of the World

As promised in my UK favourite hotels post (click here), here are my favourite hotels in Europe and the Rest of the World. Favourite Hotels in Europe  La Perouse, Nice The Hotel La Perouse is…

Chris’s Favourite Hotels in the UK

I am told by my family and friends that I have an obsession with hotels. My favourite book is The Good Hotel Guide! I watch out for new openings, read reviews, and whenever possible stay…

Review: Sleeping in the caves of Matera, Italy – a must visit destination

Matera, Basilicata is like nowhere I’ve ever been. When I told my Italian friends we were visiting I got many a concerned look. Matera hasn’t had the best past or reputation, with many families as recently as the 1950s living in caves with high levels of poverty, an embarrassment to many Italians. But things have changed, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and soon to be the European Capital of Culture in 2019, it’s certainly looking up for Matera.

Review: Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa, Majorca

Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa is part of the Dubai based Jumeirah company with many hotels in the Dubai/Abu Dhabi region. So perhaps it was an omen for our future life in Dubai that…